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DLottmann

Mt Washington via Ammonusuc Ravine was my first 4,000 footer as well at age 10. My brother was 9, older sister 7 and younger one was 6. The younger one has hated hiking ever since.

LOL, I’ve seen many kids who I am sure will swear off hiking when well intentioned parents thought Washington was a good “first hike”... When Alex is old enough (too heavy) to not be carried we’ll be picking off many below tree-line hikes while he builds endurance, and hopefully gets the mountain bug.